GEMMA GRAO

THE TRAVELLING ARTIST

Independent & Original Art – with an edge of adventure

From bold murals to painted canvases, I create bold, bespoke and beautiful art for venues, spaces and homes across the UK (and beyond).

If you’re searching for something different that’s sure to catch eyes, create conversations, and inspire feeling, you’re in the right place

A woman with long blonde hair holds a paintbrush and a palette knife, smiling and looking to the side, with a blurred background.

I’m Gemma,
The Travelling Artist.

And the world is my canvas.

My roots are in Leamington Spa, but I travel the country (in my beloved campervan) to paint bespoke murals and bold art in unique places and beautiful spaces.

I’ve painted walls in busy cafés, boutique hotels, campervans, living rooms, yoga studios, and everything in between. 

My work fuels connection - to places, to people, to the stories that shape our lives. Whether it’s painting a feature wall for your bar or coffee house or a custom print for your home, all my creations are made by hand - with a ton of heart.

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WHat do I offer?

I work with bold businesses and

creative souls to bring

your unique ideas to life.

I’m well-known for my vibrant portraits of sultry females and travel-inspired tropical scenes. But I’ve painted everything from pizza to planets, and everything in between. 

Murals For commercial spaces and homes

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A woman with long blonde hair painting a stylized figure of a woman with dark hair and blue-green leaves on a wooden oval canvas in an art studio with large windows and a white brick wall.

Bespoke commissions


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A black and white illustration of a woman with long hair and sunglasses, standing in front of large tropical leaves, with her eyes closed and hands reaching out.

My collection


Shop prints
A woman with long, wavy black hair looking down, wearing a beige trench coat with green leaf designs, a gold watch, and a gold earring, in an indoor setting at night.

Wearable art

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What you get when

you work with me:

A triptych wall art installation displaying three separate artworks. The top artwork depicts a woman with long, wavy hair, sitting with her knees drawn up, against a colorful abstract background. The middle artwork features a woman with blonde hair holding a paintbrush, smiling and looking to the side, dressed in a white shirt. The bottom artwork shows a vibrant, colorful painting of a lush forest scene with various shades of purple, blue, and pink.

Art that’s 100% bespoke

Hundreds of commissions. A portfolio that spans murals, clothing, canvas, vehicles and more.

Creative collaboration

No templates, no repeats. Your piece is yours alone.

Decades of experience

This is a journey we take together. You bring the vision. I bring it to life.

Let’s get started

Here’s what my clients said after the paint dried…

  • Wall mural of large green leaves with the signature Gemma Grao at the bottom right corner.

    Cynthia, Café Desa

    “I had a vision for our wall and Gemma got the design brief on point! It was such a breeze working with her. She really listened and transformed the whole café with her design! The wall is not merely a feature, but it blends in so harmoniously with the rest of the café.”

  • Interior of a modern living or salon space with textured white walls, two oval mirrors with wooden frames, a long curved wooden counter with a light-colored top, a pinkish-brown armchair, and a black decorative vase on the floor.

    Henley House Salon

    “Gemma is one of the hardest-working most punctual and genuinely kind people I’ve ever met. Her talent and skill are beyond impressive, and she brought my vision to life down to the very last detail.”

  • A large wall mural depicting a lush green jungle with various tropical plants and trees, painted behind a dark wooden panel.

    Little Jungle Soft Play

    “Gemma was professional easy to work with and clearly passionate about her craft. We’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a unique and inspiring piece of art. She’s amazing! ”

Follow the journey.

Be part of the story.

Own the art.

A collage of four images: a woman with surfboard on the beach, wall with green leaf mural, woman sitting on bed looking out window at ocean, interior of a room with a pastel wall and floral decor.